The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploration. A first generation NTP system could provide high thrust at a specific impulse above 900 s, roughly double that of state of the art chemical engines. Characteristics of fission and NTP indicate that useful first generation systems will provide a foundation for future systems with extremely high performance. The role of a first generation NTP in the development of advanced nuclear propulsion systems could be analogous to the role of the DC- 3 in the development of advanced aviation. Progress made under the NTP project could also help enable high performance fission power systems and Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP).


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    Title :

    NASA's Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Project


    Contributors:
    Houts M. G. (author) / Mitchell D. P. (author) / Scott J. (author) / Power K. P. (author) / Kim T. (author) / Emrich W. J. (author) / Hickman R. R. (author) / Gerrish H. P. (author) / Doughty G. (author) / Belvin A. (author)

    Publication date :

    2015


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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